The Renault Dauphine was a small rear-engine rear-drive economy sedan built from 1956 through 1967 as the French answer to the VW Beetle, Fiat 500 and Morris Minor. It isn't the fastest thing at the next cruise night, but as they say -- the happiest person on the planet is the guy driving the Dauphine on a pretty back-country road, and the most pissed people in the world are those following behind. Find this 1960 Renault Dauphine offered for $3,500 in Olympia, WA. Tip from FuelTruck.
Why do Millennials love Elon Musk so much? Aside from his name making for a fantastic cologne brand, there isn't much there other than that he made a bunch of money with an online bank (X.com) and has parlayed that cash into a bunch of other businesses...so I guess we should all start worshipping the modern day Rockefellers -- the internet barons of the 21st century -- BUT, I do want to say that, contrary to popular belief, Elon Musk did not invent the electric car, that award goes to Thomas Davenport of Vermont who ran the first electric car way back in 1834. Fast-forward a century or so and you could buy a Renault Dauphine based Henney Kilowatt. Find this 1961 Henney Kilowatt here on eBay for $15,950 buy-it-now with 4 days to go located in Kingsport, TN. Tip from Frank.
In an effort to avoid being too predictable, I sometimes feel the urge to post random cars that aren't affordably priced Porsche 914s, Datsun 240Zs, or some kind of boxy Volvo. Obviously, a good deal on a some well known classic is always a good thing, but what about the odd balls?...what about the Renault family sedans that were converted to electric power from 1959-1960? Find this 1960 Henney Kilowatt offered for $10,000 in Nesconset, NY via hemmings.
Some people prefer domestic cars and some European. The problem
with trying to buy a European car in the United States as a whole nation
of manufacturers is missing. The French manufacturers withdrew from
these shores starting in the mid seventies and by the end of the
eighties no new Renaults were being sold. In 1961 the Dauphine was a
success in Europe, but in the United States not so much. We would be
remiss if we included the most popular cars of this century without
including one some considered one of the worst. For your consideration
please feast your eyes on this 1961 Renault Dauphine located outside of Jacksonville, Florida for $4,750.00 or best offer, trades considered. This
post is part of DT's 2016 Birthday Celebration of 100 cars;
enjoy the ride!
The Dauphine was Renault's answer to the Volkswagen Beetle, Fiat 500 and Morris Minor -- a people's car from the people who loved cheese, wine, and a provincial life. It had a 845 cc Ventoux I4 mounted out behind the rear wheels and a smiling face up front, and over 2 million were produced during a decade of production. Find this 1960 Renault Dauphine offered for $1,000 in Maple Valley, WA via craigslist.
Collecting orphan oddball cars usually starts with honest intentions. Perhaps someone gives you a neglected classic and you mean to restore it and sell...but then you get 2 or 3 more...and the next thing you know is that you are the neighborhood cat lady for neglected French cars. Find this Collection of French cars offered whole or parts located in Denver, CO via craigslist. Tip from Zach Z.
There is something about the ability of a car with a smile on its face to put a smile on your face. Nobody did a better car face than Renault with their Dauphine - the French answer to the VW Beetle, Fiat 500 and Morris Minor. The Dauphine has a pleasantly mustached front end with a preposterous bass mouth grin instead of the evil smile of the evil frown on its cousin --the R8. Find this 1959 Renault Dauphine for sale in Paradise, CA for $4,200 via craigslist.
The Renault Dauphine is a small rear-engine rear-drive economy sedan built as the French answer to the VW Beetle, Fiat 500 and Morris Minor. Most Dauphines have been recycled into refrigerator parts long ago, but the few that remain are dirt cheap. Find this 1965 Renault Dauphine for sale in Tulsa, OK for $2,500 via craigslist.
The Renault Caravelle was a small convertible from Renault based on the Dauphine. It was marketed around the world as the Renault Floride, except in the US where this would have been confused with a dental hygiene product, but it was actually named after the sunshine state, Florida. Find this 1966 Renault Caravelle located in San Jose, CA and currently bidding on ebay for $3,349 reserve-not-met with 1 day to go. Tip from Scooter.